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$200K public relations aid for N.L. cyberattack didn’t result in transparency: expert

The Newfoundland and Labrador government has been tight-lipped about the attack discovered Oct. 30. » Read full article

Two years after a gunman killed 22 in Nova Scotia, RCMP still under the microscope

The RCMP’s communication with the public during the gunman’s 13 hours at large has become a focal point for the commission of inquiry. » Read full article

Key takeaways from the RCC Loss Prevention Forum: How to guard against return fraud

While a report of theft or fraud to the police may not necessarily lead to an arrest, RCMP encourage retailers to do it anyway. » Read full article

Recap: ASIS Toronto Women in Security networking event 2022

“Nothing really shines a light on male-dominated industries until you actually start working in one," Rheana Lye, management consultant, City of Toronto. » Read full article

Ontario investing more than $200M in 911 emergency response

The investment will enable technology and infrastructure upgrades to support the transition to Next Generation 9-1-1. » Read full article

Canadian Security announces Top 10 Under 40 recipients for 2022

This recognition program continues to grow from strength to strength — we broke our nomination record this year with more than 150 entries. » Read full article

NEWS

Q&A: Greg Young, Trend Micro’s cybersecurity VP on email phishing scams

Trend Micro found that public sectors like education, healthcare and finance remain the most vulnerable to email phishing tactics. » Read full article

Five ways to reduce and evaluate risk in a potential sixth wave of COVID-19

Other provinces have resisted calls to reimpose public health restrictions, including mask mandates. » Read full article

Ontario launches new plan to prepare for health emergencies

Health Minister Christine Elliott says while the COVID-19 pandemic is not over, the province is in a place where it can use the lessons learned over the past two years to shore up the health system. » Read full article

Extreme heat should be labelled a natural disaster, new report urges

Heat is not listed, even though it has proven deadlier and more common in Canada than most of those other threats. » Read full article